According to what I have read straight from the IRS website and other places, we need to either meet 500 hours, or at least 100 hours and also work more than anyone else on the property.

They live their lives in such a way, or do business in such a way, that others want to follow their lead, hoping to get similar results.I have mentors on this website that may or may not know that they are my mentors.

It has had higher appreciation than nearby towns since the pandemic and you should be cash flow neutral or slightly positive day one as a long-term rental with a 20% downpayment.Note that zillow and other websites greatly understate your property taxes. 

I can send a million articles, but i encourage you to go to maricopa.gov in addition to the city websites where you will see all the development going on here at a micro level. 

The website looks legit, the schematics they sent us looks legit, but they would not send us the brand names of the furnishings or the links.

How to Track Regulatory ChangesStaying up-to-date might seem daunting, but the right strategies and resources make it manageable.Key Resources:Local Government Websites: These often publish updates to zoning, rental, and housing codes.Real Estate Associations: Organizations like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) or local landlord associations offer regular updates and seminars.Newsletters and Blogs: Subscribe to reputable legal or real estate blogs for insights into upcoming changes.Professional Advisors: Build relationships with real estate attorneys and property management professionals who can provide guidance tailored to your market.Pro Tip: Set up Google Alerts for terms like “rental law changes” or “landlord regulations” in your area to receive real-time updates.3.

As you go on your real estate journeySomething I would recommend for you is this website. https://www.areavibes.com/Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

You can't list your commercial rentals on their website, it is definitely geared for residential rentals.   

What specific websites will they advertise your vacant property on?

@Dillon Cook, do you have suggestions on websites (or ones that you use) to find this information?